CORE SEQUENCE 037: DERAOUT
DJ Deraout (Juan Adarve) is a pioneering Colombian Techno DJ, producer, and promoter with over 25 years of experience shaping the underground electronic identity of Medellín. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in Latin America's electronic music community.
Career Highlights & Achievements
* Major Accolades: Further cementing his legacy as a top-tier artist, Deraout won Best Colombian Techno DJ at the Electronic Music Awards in 2025. This follows his prior international recognition as the Best Latin American DJ of the Year at the 2020 Latino Show Awards.
* Medellín Techno Podcast: He is the host and mastermind behind the acclaimed Medellín Techno Podcast. Releasing a fresh episode every Monday across platforms like SoundCloud and Deezer, the show functions as a vital global archive. It routinely features high-octane mixes from both rising Colombian talent and inspiring international headliners.
* Scene Builder: As the co-founder of the heavyweight collective Intelligent Division, he has spent decades constructing platforms that push underground culture forward. His efforts include helping organize major local movements like the Medellín Techno Festival.
* Sonic Innovation: Known for his dark, hypnotic, and unrelenting style, Deraout made waves by producing the world's first electronic track structured directly from the DNA of cannabis THC. He recently expanded his sonic footprint by launching DRT Live, a hardware-only, raw techno live set project.
* Global Releases & Stages: His productions are signed to elite global techno imprints, including Detroit’s Blank Code (home to his recent Simulator EP), the UK's Sleaze Records, and Germany's Micro.Fon. Over the years, his tour dates have taken him from local strongholds like Sonorama and Baum Festival to legendary international booths like The Works (Detroit), Output (New York), and Shelter (Amsterdam).
ARTISTS IN MIX;
Rodhad
Rene Wise
Lady Starlight
Shlomi Aber
Hadone
Kameliia
Ignez
Dj Sodeyama
Kaczmarek